Head-on collisions on an interstate highway can be fatal for both drivers due to the high speed of interstate highway traffic. A recent head-on collision on I-90 near Belgrade took the lives of two women, one a teenager from Billings. The accident The Montana Highway...
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Car Accidents
Deadly driver distractions continue to grow
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study cited 3,000 people killed in distraction-related crashes in 2020, accounting for eight percent of all traffic fatalities. The NHTSA also notes that the number could be much higher, considering that difficulty in...
Drowsy driving is dangerous and widespread
Impaired driving is not limited to alcohol, drugs, or distractions such as texting. Fatigued driving can also have fatal consequences. Fatal crashes Driving while fatigued, known as drowsy driving, causes thousands of motor vehicle accidents in this country each year...
Car accidents can cause physical and emotional trauma
With thinking about the thousands of car accidents that occur every year, sometimes we forget that each crash affects both the body and mind. This includes more than traumatic brain injuries. When discussing car accidents, mental health is often left out. But motor...
Car accidents emphasize the importance of safe driving
This past spring, several deadly car accidents occurred throughout Montana, highlighting the dangers of negligent driving. The accidents resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. At the time of the crashes, the Montana Highway Patrol reported that there had...
How does Montana stack up when it comes to accident statistics?
Over the last several decades, national, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations have mounted campaigns aimed at increased roadway safety. They’ve tried to address distracted driving, drunk driving, and the importance of wearing seatbelts, but the sad...
Two of Montana’s most dangerous roads
Montana drivers are no stranger to winter weather, narrow mountain roads and rural highways. Any of these factors can combine to make certain roads especially dangerous. Two of the most dangerous stretches of roadways in Montana are Interstate 90 and Beartooth...
Initial 2021 auto accident statistics show rise in fatalities
Auto safety is a primary concern in Montana and across the nation. With the ongoing national challenges and people struggling to adapt, this has led to radical changes in how people drive. That has shown up in the auto accident statistics with a troubling spike in...
What are some common distractions that could lead to a car crash?
Multi-tasking may be an asset in the workplace or an efficient way to get your home chores done but some people in Montana take multi-tasking too far and will try to do more than one thing while behind the wheel. This is a risky decision as distracted driving can...
Steps you can take to build your personal injury case
A car accident can have a tremendous impact on your life. It can leave you struggling to cope with extensive physical and emotional pain and suffering, and the financial ramifications can be life altering. After all, you’ll likely have to contend with unexpected...
